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Sugar stocks surged as much as 10% in early trade on Monday after the government approved the export of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar for the 2025–26 season and scrapped the export duty on molasses.

SBEC Sugar hit the 10% upper circuit, while Dhampur Sugar Mills and Shree Renuka Sugars jumped over 7%. Balrampur Chini Mills and Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals rose more than 5%, while Dwarikesh Sugar Industries and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar gained over 4%. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and EID Parry India also traded in the green.

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Around noon Nifty 50 point contribution indicated HDFC Bank as top contributor followed by Reliance and TCS.

NDTV Profit brings these five stocks for Monday's session from various analysts' recommendations.

These stocks include Bajaj Finance Ltd., Max Financial Services Ltd., Steel Authority of India Ltd., Bank Of India and IDBI Bank Ltd.

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Sugar stocks are witnessing a rally in trade following the Centre’s decision to allow the export of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar for the 2025–26 season, which began in October. This move has opened up fresh market opportunities for sugar producers, boosting investor sentiment.

The rally comes after a period of correction in these stocks, driven by weaker Q2 earnings. The export quota announcement is seen as a positive trigger, signaling potential revenue growth and improved sector outlook.